Running Journal, Saturday, 2010-11-27: Post-Thanksgiving Recovery

Running Journal, Saturday, 2010-11-27
Resting heart rate: 70 bpm (60 second test, 45 minutes after exercise)
Body Mass Index (BMI): 22.91 (kilograms/(meters^2))
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR): 1,852 calories
Weather: rain
Temp: 8 C (47 F)
Time: ~12:30-2:00 p.m.
Terrain: flat
Comments: Wet afternoon for running; bundled up in leggings, Under Armour core, Patagonia lightweight windbreaker and shorts. Brought with me, out of habit, a pen and paper with directions for today's run, lip balm, and identification. The rain pelted me and felt cold running from my head down my neck. I find running in rain both exhilarating and challenging: smells and sounds of the rain competes with avoidance of pooled water and (after a while) wet shoes. I saw a large white crane resting in a school's soccer field, presumably waiting for lunch to emerge from the water-clogged earth. Water gurgled and rushed into storm drains, an otherwise relaxing noise amidst the cool wind and rain. I prefer quiet streets and safe paths when possible; today's new route was a mix. The safety of smooth surfaces and low traffic allows me time to think rather than constantly focus my attention on traffic, pooled water, and uneven surfaces. Felt strong when I arrived at the end of the run; I chose six miles today as a starting point. Given the weather, I welcomed the end, even though I had another mile or two in me.
Goal Time: n/a
Distance (running): 6.0 miles (~9.7 km)
Weight: 78.4 kg (172.8 lbs), ?% body fat
Any irregular feelings, aches, pains, heart rate, and so forth?: None
Foods eaten today: oatmeal + raisins + banana, smoothie